223180-B21 - HP PCI Fiber Channel Host Controller

Description

The HP 223180-B21 is a Host Bus Adapter (HBA) designed to provide Fibre Channel connectivity for servers. It utilizes the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus, a standard interface for connecting peripheral devices to a computer's motherboard. This card allows a server to communicate with devices on a Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN), such as disk arrays, tape libraries, and other storage subsystems. Fibre Channel is a high-speed networking technology that enables efficient and reliable data transfer between servers and storage. By connecting to a SAN, servers can access shared storage resources, which offers advantages in terms of performance, scalability, and manageability. The 223180-B21 card acts as the bridge, translating data between the server's internal system and the Fibre Channel network protocol. This controller card is essential for enterprise environments that rely on SANs for their storage infrastructure. It ensures that servers can achieve the necessary throughput and low latency required for demanding applications, data backups, and high-availability storage solutions. The HP 223180-B21 is a foundational component for building robust and scalable storage networks.

Condition: Refurbished